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The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution Versus The Ordinary Retinol 1% In Squalane

Facial Treatment
Serum
Canadian Brand Canada
Canadian Brand Canada

Updated on October 29, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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When to use

430 Routines
10% use in am
90% use in pm
28% use every week
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263 Routines
7% use in am
93% use in pm
60% use every day
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Reviews

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The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution 24 ingredients

4.3 /5
from 9 ratings
Works Well (5) Great Value (4) Drying (3)
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Alanas Strukčinskas

6 months ago
Review

The best exfoliator i ever tried. I think it's the best choice for those who has stubborn blackheads, because it literally melts them away. People with sensitive skin should be cautious, because it's an intense product and maybe too harsh for sensitive and dry skin types. I would highly recommend to use a deeply hydrating mask and restore skin's barrier after the procedure, because as I said Show more

#great value
#drying
#light scent
#works well
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Mikasa Alonso

6 months ago
Review

Very good but beware it’s very strong. It says use once or twice a week but I would recommend once very 2 or three weeks. If it’s too strong for you, use the Glycerin Acid Toner 7%. After that don’t put any toner. Pair it up with Hyaluronic acid of your choice and a very moisturizing cream in the night time and you’re all set :)

#great value
#drying
#hydrating
#absorbs well

The Ordinary Retinol 1% In Squalane 8 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Great Value (2) Hydrating (2) Oily (2)
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Liv

3 months ago
Review

I find retinols dry out parts of my combo skin so I’m really glad this doesn’t do that. While yes it does have an oily texture this does absorb over time and helps with the moisture absorbency in my opinion. This works really well

#great value
#hydrating
#absorbs well
#oily
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flora

8 months ago
Review

Brightened my skin and maintained hormonal acne, would visibly treat my larger spots overnight! Also was nicely hydrating when I forgot my moisturiser

Definitely not good for fungal acne, didn’t know I had FA and that this was contributing to it- would continue to use if that wasn’t the case :P

#great value
#hydrating
#oily